1. Welcome to Curriculum Night 2 nd Grade

2. Arrival/Dismissal and Attendance School Hours- 7:45-2:45 Students may begin arriving at 7:15 It is very important for your child to be on time to school and at school every day to ensure that they do not miss out on instruction. Universal Breakfast If you are picking your child up early, you must be here by 2:00.

3. School Rules Be Kind Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Safe Be Cooperative If student breaks a rule they are given a warning and it is marked on the teacher clipboard. If the problem continues or they break another rule they complete a think sheet and will be sent home on yellow. If the behavior continues disciple will be noted and your child will come home on red and may receive an office referral. Rewards-Students may be allowed to go to the treat box for good behavior.

4. Classroom Schedule 7:15-7:45 Unpack, breakfast and morning work 8:00-8:10 Attendance and homework 8:10-9:20 Math Investigations 9:20-9:55 BUILD 9:55-10:35 Writing 10:35-11:10 Recess 11:15-11:40 Lunch 11:50-12:35 Connect 12:35-12:55 Shared Reading 12:55-1:45 Reading Workshop 1:45-2:15 Words Their Way 2:15-2:35 Making Meaning 2:35-2:45 Pack up and dismissal

5. Math-Investigations What is Investigations? A hands-on math program that engages the students in activities. Manipulatives- connecting cubes, pattern blocks, color tiles, cards, money and more... Math games – Plus 1, Plus 2 Bingo, Make 10, etc. Math Goals: Read and write numbers Counting by 2s, 5s, 10s Odd/even Use multiple strategies to add and subtract-number line, tally marks, hundreds board Solve story problems Write equations Geometry-polygons Telling time Symmetry and congruence patterns

6. Math websites to try at home! http://www.mathgametime.com http://www.mathplayground.com/games.html http://www.arcademicskillbuilders.com http://www.fuelthebrain.com http://www.mathisfun.com http://www.ixl.com/math http://www.coolmath4kids.com http://www.mathfactcafe.com Practice F FF Fast Facts every night for 2-5 minutes! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6RaMGD PfJg

7. Literacy Phonics Students practice reading and writing new words. Spelling words reinforce spelling patterns. Fluency Reading with expression, accuracy and with appropriate speed. DIBELS-used to test their fluency In 2 nd grade students should be able to read 87 words per minute. 1 st quarter 52 wpm Reader’s Workshop/Guided Reading Developing strategies good readers use to improve their understanding while reading. Select books that are “just right” Making connections Predictions Ask questions Focus on comprehension Writer’s Workshop Write sentences correctly Create and edit Write across all genres Grammar and Conventions

8. Raz-Kids Online Leveled-Book Library: Levels AA-Z Students log in to get books and quizzes assigned by their teachers Students improve their reading skills by: o Listening for modeled fluency o Reading for practice o Recording their reading o Checking comprehension with quizzes.

9. Reading websites to try at home! http://www.raz-kids.com http://www.storyonline.net http://www.rif.org/kids/readingplanet/bookzone/read_aloud_stories.htm http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/laac/story/sbi.shtml http://www.starfall.com http://storiestogrowby.com

10. Science & Social Studies Weather Sound Matter Life cycles Conduct investigations/experiments Science Lab with Mr. Wills Hands-on activities Cougar Characteristics to become responsible citizens. Honesty Caring Perseverance Citizenship Fairness Geography Communities Economics-wants & needs Government- political positions

11. Assessments MAPS-assesses reading, math, science, and social studies DIBELS-assesses reading fluency (words per minute) Reading 3D Common assessments – Math computation test – Fast Facts test – Reading comprehension test

12. AGENDAS GREAT form of Communication!!!!!! Please sign every night: homework behavior notes reading log GRADING 4 Exceeds Expectations 3 Expands Grade Level Standards 2 Meeting grade level standards 1 Not Meeting Grade Level Standards N/A Not Assessed at this Time

13. Calendar of Events Sep 3 SCHOOL LEADERSHIP TEAM (SLT) MEETING Sep 5 PTO BOARD MEETING Sep 23 NO SCHOOL: TEACHER WORKDAY Sep 26 STEELE CREEK GALA Oct 1 SCHOOL LEADERSHIP TEAM (SLT) MEETING Oct 7 NEW: EARLY RELEASE DAY Oct 9 GRAND OPENING: FALL BOOKFAIR & SCHOOL DANCE Oct 10 PTO BOARD MEETING Oct 12 - 16 FALL BOOK FAIR PURCHASE WEEK FOR STUDENTS Oct 22 1ST QUARTER ENDS

14. Website Our class website can be found at: missb2class.weebly.com On the site, you will find: – Contact information – Calendar of events – Homework assignments – Helpful websites

15. Parent Conferences Please provide your email address. Email to sign up for conferences Note if an interpreter is needed for the conference Conferences will begin the week of October 12 th.

16. Questions?